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Winterville, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Winterville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Former Winterville town manager steps into major statewide municipal leadership role
Also on today's calendar: Greenville NC Comic Con 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 72.
- Saturday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Hendersonville's City Manager Announces New Opportunity with the North Carolina League of Municipalities (hendersonvillenc.gov) ā Winterville residents may recognize former town manager John Connet, who is leaving his current role in Hendersonville to become Director of City Relations for the North Carolina League of Municipalities. His new position will support more than 500 cities and towns statewide, drawing on experience that includes three years managing Winterville and long service in other North Carolina communities. 
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šø Around Winterville
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Upcoming Events in
Winterville
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ā Featured events ā
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Winterville Library Family Story Time ā
Winterville Library, 2613 N Railroad St, Winterville
9:30 am
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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Greenville NC Comic Con 2026 ā
Greenville North Carolina Convention Center, 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville
10:00 am -
Market on the Square ā
Market on the Square, 252 Main St, Winterville
4:00 pm -
The Intimate Nights At The Rickhouse ā
The Rickhouse, 710 Red Banks Rd, Greenville
7:00 pm -
Power Fest - Music And Arts Festival Featuring Keyla Richardson ā
Greenville North Carolina Convention Center, 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville
4:00 pm -
Written Qualification Testing - Pitt Community College ā
Pitt Community College, 1986 Pitt Tech Rd, Winterville
1:00 pm -
Barstool Rodeo - Widespread Panic Tribute ā
The State Theatre, 110 W 5th St, Greenville
8:30 pm -
Watermelon Festival ā
Winterville Watermelon Festival, 324 Sylvania St, Winterville
12:00 pm
Saturday August 8
Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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š Events Nearby
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Football Workouts 8-10am
Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
8:00 am -
Time Travelers Vintage Expo ā
Greenville North Carolina Convention Center, 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville
10:00 am -
Football Tryouts 8-10am
Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
8:00 am -
š Open Mic Monday @Doghouse ā
The Doghouse Tavern, 506 Second St, Ayden
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ran into this beauty during my morning jog..
Followed me home. Kept her in my safety while itās raining. Will need proof of ownership before claiming (Nextdoor Sterling Pointe) - Hey neighbors,
My mom is looking to connect with a young, licensed electrician interested in working alongside a busy interior designer on high-end residentialā¦ (Nextdoor Farrington)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Winterville. Apply here.
- Acosta, Inc. posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator Part Time in Winterville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winterville here.
š Nearby News
Ayden
- Farmville board adopts 12-month moratorium on potential data center after residents voice opposition (witn.com)
Greenville
- Greenville student-built home moves to West Greenville (wnct.com)
- House Speaker Mike Johnson backs GOP nominee Laurie Buckhout in Greenville visit (wcti12.com)
- Pitt County law enforcement, educators focus on preparedness ahead of new school year (witn.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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